Here are the latest developments from Israel and the Middle East:

Military Operations and Airstrikes

Israel is conducting a wave of airstrikes across Tehran and Iranian targets, with power blackouts reported in parts of Tehran and Karaj3. The IDF says it is nearing completion of strikes on Iran's critical military infrastructure as part of Operation Roaring Lion, a campaign launched with the United States to dismantle Tehran's missile and nuclear capabilities9.

Iran has responded with ballistic missile attacks on southern Israel, with sirens activated across multiple regions including the Negev, Gaza Envelope, and West Bank6. A missile struck an open area near Be'er Sheva with no injuries reported3, though another Iranian missile caused damage at Turner Stadium in Be'er Sheva and sparked a fire at the Ne'ot Hovav industrial zone6.

Lebanon Operations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion of Israel's security buffer zone in southern Lebanon, stating the country is "determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north"2. The IDF has located Hezbollah weapon storage facilities and killed Hezbollah terrorists while they were planting explosives1.

Nuclear Facilities

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran's Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational following Israeli strikes on March 276.

Regional Developments

Iran's military spokesperson warned of targeting the homes of American and Israeli officials in response to attacks on Iranian leaders6. The conflict is expanding, with the Houthis officially joining the war and launching missiles and drones toward southern Israel9.